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LAGOS EXPANDS FREE HEPATITIS SCREENING, VACCINATION CAMPAIGN ACROSS COMMUNITIES
The Lagos State Government has expanded its free hepatitis screening and vaccination campaign to Ikorodu, Isolo and Ajeromi as part of activities marking the 2026 World Hepatitis Day. Residents are receiving free Hepatitis B and C tests, counselling, vaccination and referrals for treatment where necessary. State AIDS Programme Coordinator, Dr. Oladipupo Fisher, said the initiative…
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WORLD HEPATITIS DAY: ONCOLOGIST CALLS FOR STRONGER ACTION TO PREVENT HEPATITIS, LIVER CANCER
An oncologist, Dr. Patrick Omogbohun, has urged governments, healthcare providers and other stakeholders to intensify efforts to improve awareness, prevention, testing and treatment of viral hepatitis, describing the disease as a major cause of liver cancer worldwide. Speaking to reporters to mark the 2026 World Hepatitis Day, themed “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down,” Omogbohun said…
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FOOD SECURITY: AGBADO OKE-ODO COUNCIL DISTRIBUTES 360 BAGS OF FERTILIZER TO FARMERS
Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State on Tuesday July 28, distributed 360 bags of fertilisers to farmers to boost food production. Beneficiaries were members of the Association of All Farmers of Nigeria (AFAN), Agbado/Oke-Odo Chapter. The Vice Chairman, Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA, Mr Kehinde Shobayo, who represented the Chairman, Mr Abiodun Ejigbadero,…
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NIGERIAN NAVY LAMENT DELAY IN PROSECUTION OF CRUDE OIL THEFT SUSPECTS
The Nigerian Navy has expressed concern over the delay in the prosecution of crude oil theft suspects noting that it has placed a huge burden on its activities. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, disclosed this during the parade of 12 crew members arrested onboard a vessel…
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WAFCON 2026: MALAWI STUN DEFENDING CHAMPIONS SUPER FALCONS 3-2 IN MAJOR UPSET
Defending champions Nigeria suffered a surprise 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in a dramatic Group C clash at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat. After a goalless first half, Malawi struck twice through Temwa Chawinga and Tabitha Chawinga to take a commanding lead. Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade pulled one…
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AI RESHAPING NIGERIAN FILMMAKING, BUT HUMAN CREATIVITY STILL LEADS – EXPERTS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Nigeria’s film and creative industry, making visual storytelling faster, more affordable and accessible to filmmakers. Creative professionals say AI is helping independent creators produce high-quality content while opening new opportunities across the industry. Speaking in separate interviews, filmmakers said AI now supports script development, storyboarding, editing, visual effects, audio enhancement,…
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‘CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE’ TRAILER UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED CAST AHEAD OF 2027 RELEASE
The first trailer for the highly anticipated film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel, Children of Blood and Bone, has been released, offering fans a glimpse of its star-studded cast and visually striking portrayal of the mythical kingdom of Orïsha. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the film features an impressive lineup of Black actors, including…
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SENATE CLARIFIES BUS PREACHING BILL, SAYS PROVISION HAS EXISTED SINCE 2007
The Senate has defended the controversial provision in the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Amendment Bill, saying the proposed penalties for preaching, hawking and trading inside commercial vehicles are not new. Lawmakers explained that the provision has been part of the FRSC Act since 2007 and is aimed solely at improving road safety. Senate Leader…
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COMPUTER VILLAGE TRADERS SHUT SHOPS AS TAX DISPUTE WITH L.I.R.S DRAGS ON
Traders in Lagos’ Computer Village temporarily shut their shops in a peaceful show of solidarity as the standoff with the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) entered its second week. The action followed the sealing of several plazas over a tax compliance dispute, with traders calling for dialogue and the immediate reopening of affected business…
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OKO POLYTECHNIC REFUTES REPORTS OF STUDENT DEATHS IN BUILDING COLLAPSE
Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, has dismissed reports claiming that students died in the building collapse that occurred on Sunday night in Amaokpala, Orumba North Local Government Area, describing the information as false and misleading. The Polytechnic clarified that the collapsed three-storey structure was a privately owned lodge in the neighbouring Amaokpala community, not on…
